Banana Patch Reef
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Banana Patch is on the southern end of the Grecian Rocks area. The reef gets its name from a long sloping ledge that bends around like a banana as it heads out to sea. The top of the ledge is about 10 feet, and it runs off into about 40 feet. There are healthy hard and soft corals, and the colors are very bright.
The underwater scenese from the James Bond Film "Thunderball" was filmed here, and you can still see some the scaffolding and structures left from the shoot.
Dive Activity & Environmental Conditions
Top Wildlife Sightings
Most frequently spotted marine life based on dive logs
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Barracuda
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Parrotfish
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Eagle Ray
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Angelfish
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Stingrays
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Nurse Shark
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Butterfly Fish
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Spiny Lobster
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Grouper/Basslets
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Green Turtle
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